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BV07 FRU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,983 mi
Last recorded134,983 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 134,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 120,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,131 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2011 24,159 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,159 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,563 miles

Brake fluid level low in master resovoir although above minimum.

Foot operated parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,563 miles

Brake fluid level low in master resovoir although above minimum.

Foot operated parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BV07 FRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV07 FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV07 FRU registered?

BV07 FRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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